Soup Special of the Day........Black Bean and Chorizo Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is - Black Bean and Chorizo Soup. You take Black Beans,  add Chorizo, plus all the other ingredients and you have this week's Soup Special! It's a recipe from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website, which is loaded with Diabetic Friendly Recipes, tips, and Diabetic news. Just an excellent site. Plus don't forget to subscribe to the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine. Each issue is packed with delicious and healthy recipes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!     https://diabeticgourmet.com/


Black Bean and Chorizo Soup
This hearty Black bean soup will warm you up on a cold day.

Yield: 10 servings.
1/2 cup per serving.
View online:Southwestern Bean Soup

Ingredients

1 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 onion, cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
1 (19 oz) can black beans
1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
1 lime, halved
4 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk
*Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.
Directions

In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.

Tip: If too thick, add more broth

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 180
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 310 mg
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
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